ES Benefits Specialist 4 (ESBS4) - Audit Supervisor: Internal Only
Salary
$67,704.00 - $91,104.00 Annually
Location
Thurston County - Olympia, WA
Job Type
Agency Internal - Permanent
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
2026-08238
Department
Employment Security Department
Division
Customer Compliance Division
Opening Date
10/05/2026
Closing Date
10/12/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Salary Information
The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step
Description
This opportunity is open to current, internal ESD employees only.
This role offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement, with occasional on-site presence as needed but no pre-assigned in-office days.
The ideal candidate for this ES Benefits Specialist 4 (ESBS4) Audit Supervisor position is a collaborative and motivated leader who fosters the success of staff and the Employer Audit Team through partnership and accountability.
They support and motivate employees to complete work with integrity while overseeing employer audits that ensure compliance and accuracy and support ESD's mission to improve economic security.
Duties
As an Audit Supervisor (ESBS4) with the Customer Compliance Division, you will play a vital role in fostering the success of your staff and the Employer Audit Team through partnership and accountability. You will develop and implement plans, monitor employer audit program activities, provide leadership and serve as the front-line supervisor for audit staff, and collaborate with stakeholders, serve as a liaison, and assess the impacts of law and policies on audit activities
Some of your duties may include:
Develop and implement a performance plan that establishes clear deadlines, measurable milestones, and accountability measures to ensure all assigned work is completed accurately and on schedule. Adjusting and implementing plans as legislative and the agency changes are received.
Develop additional training plans. Oversee the administration of those plans. Including any new law or guidance that impacts employers' participation with the Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program.
Communicate significant compliance findings and high-risk employers to the Audit Manager as appropriate.
Conduct compliance reviews of completed audits to ensure completeness and adherence to statutory requirements.
Provide coaching, mentoring, and technical guidance to investigative staff to support professional development and program consistency.
Train new and current auditors on program procedures, laws, policies, and review practices.
Directly supervise audit operations including remote supervision of audit staff (ES Benefit Specialist)
Support auditors, hearings coordinators and partners in appeals related to audits.
Update audit procedures to reflect policy or legislative changes.
To request a detailed position description, click here.
Qualifications
Qualifying candidates will meet one of the following criteria options:
Note - All options below MUST include: One (1) year of supervisory experience. Ensure your application reflects all supervisory experience.
Option 1: Seven (7) years of equivalent education/experience.
Option 2: One (1) year as an ES Benefits Specialist 3.
Option 3: One (1) year of experience equivalent to the ES Benefits Specialist 3 with another state that administers insurance benefits programs.
Option 4: Associate's Degree in a health or social science, public administration or a related field AND five (5) years of the required experience below.
Option 5: Bachelor's Degree in a health or social science, public administration or a related field AND three (3) year of the required experience below.
Option 6: Master's Degree in a health or social science, public administration or a related field AND two (2) year of the required experience below.
The required experience includes:
Staff Guidance & Monitoring: Ability to lead and evaluate staff performance.
Personnel Issue Resolution: Ability to resolve personnel issues.
Program Management: Ability to manage unit program requirements.
Workload & Quality Monitoring: Ability to monitor workload and ensure quality.
Research & Issue Resolution: Ability to research and resolve complex issues.
Versatility & Task Management: Ability to perform tasks of lower-level positions.
Required equity competencies:
The ability to take action to learn and grow.
The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
Please submit ONLY the required documents as noted below and ensure all Personal Identifying Information (PII), such as Social Security numbers etc., are edited out of your materials for privacy. Additionally, we ask that you NOT include photographs or external links within your documents. Any documents uploaded through this platform will be securely transmitted electronically to support application review.
Please submit ONLY your Cover Letter and Resume with your Online Application through the "Add Attachments" field. A resume will not substitute for the "work experience" section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields, or supplemental question responses with comments such as "see attachments" may be considered incomplete.
Supplemental Information
Why work with us?
Our agencys mission and values drive every decision that we make, determine how we interact with others, and are at the core of who we are. We value Access, Love, Belonging, Equity, and Stewardship. We understand that a work environment that respects your work/life balance is key; thats why many of our positions are eligible for flexible work schedules and teleworking opportunities. Through support, value, and trust, our employees are empowered to grow and develop into their best self.
Opportunity for All
We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, ethnic, racial, religious, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, people over 40 years of age, people with religious beliefs, veterans or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
The Employment Security Department is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
If you are a person needing assistance in the application process, if you need this job announcement in an alternate format, or if you have general questions about this opportunity, please contact Lydia White or at 360-819-6996 or the Talent Acquisition Team, prior to the position closing. If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please contact careershelp@des.wa.gov or (360) 664-1960 or toll free (877) 664-1960, Washington Relay 711.
This recruitment may be used to fill additional agency-wide positions in accordance with Article 4 of the WFSE Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. Thats why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.
Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Additional Leave
Leave Sharing
Parental Leave
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.
Updated 01-07-2026
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In order to be considered for this position, you must include a resume and a cover letter with this applicant packet. Please click below to indicate you have attached the required documentation.
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This position is only available to current, internal employees of the Washington Employment Security Department. Do you meet this requirement?
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Do you have the required minimum of one (1) year experience as a supervisor? (Ensure your application reflects this experience.)
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Please select the options that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for the ESBS4 Audit Supervisor position.
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Staff Guidance & Monitoring: Ability to lead and evaluate staff performance. In one or two sentences, describe how your work experience demonstrates this competency. If you do not have this experience, type N/A.
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Personnel Issue Resolution: Ability to resolve personnel issues. In one or two sentences, describe how your work experience demonstrates this competency. If you do not have this experience, type N/A.
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Program Management: Ability to manage unit program requirements. In one or two sentences, describe how your work experience demonstrates this competency. If you do not have this experience, type N/A.
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Workload & Quality Monitoring: Ability to monitor workload and ensure quality. In one or two sentences, describe how your work experience demonstrates this competency. If you do not have this experience, type N/A.
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Research & Issue Resolution: Ability to research and resolve complex issues. In one or two sentences, describe how your work experience demonstrates this competency. If you do not have this experience, type N/A.
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Versatility & Task Management: Ability to perform tasks of lower-level positions. In one or two sentences, describe how your work experience demonstrates this competency. If you do not have this experience, type N/A.
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Please select all options that reflect your demonstrated values:
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How did you hear about this job opportunity?
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Employer State of Washington
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Website http://www.careers.wa.gov
| Location | Olympia, WA |
| Salary | $67,704–$91,104 Per Year |
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